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Newel Post Repair
- Grasp the top of the newel post at the bottom of the stairs.
- Insert a lag screw long enough to pass through the newel post and at least 1 1/2 inches into the stair framing.
- Cut the end off a 1-inch dowel rod using a handsaw.
- Put a dab of wood glue on the piece of cut dowel rod.
Herein, how do you secure a banister?
Steps:
- Steps:
- Remove all loose spindles and the banister.
- Drill new holes for draw bolts on the bottom side of the banister using the template provided by the manufacturer.
- Tighten banister pieces together with draw bolts.
- Tap spindles for one step into place, and then secure with polyurethane glue and brads.
- Reinforcing Stairs.
- Start by stabilizing the newel posts.
- Remove any molding around the bottom of the post.
- Replace the molding and patch any nail holes with caulk or wood filler.
- Add L brackets to at least two sides, between the post and the stair tread, to secure severely loose newel posts.
Also question is, how do you secure a loose stair post?
To repair a loose newel, bore a 1-inch-deep hole into the base of the post with a 1-inch-diameter spade bit. Angle the bit toward the staircase framing behind the post. Next, bore a 7/32-inch-diameter pilot hole through the post and into the framing.
One is to use construction adhesive combined with screwing it to the floor. Pre-drill holes for the screws into the base of the newel, then secure it in place. Hide the screw holes with some decorative molding. Another way is to mount threaded inserts in the surface where you will mount the newel.